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Original Articles

Sudden death associated with the use of suction drains – a report of 2 cases following uneventful cranioplasty and literature review. Is the use of suction drains safe?

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Pages 340-345 | Received 04 Jan 2020, Accepted 04 Jan 2021, Published online: 19 Jan 2021

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